HB 283-FN (2012): relative to impaired drivers.

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HB 283-FN (2012)

relative to impaired drivers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
  • Chapter law: 228

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on March 9, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on August 18, 2011, September 1, 2011, September 7, 2011, September 27, 2011, October 4, 2011 and October 6, 2011. The committee met in executive session on October 20, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2682h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2682h) was adopted on a voice vote on January 4, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On January 4, 2012 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 8, 2012 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 5, 2012. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2012-1660s). The committee's amendment (1660s) was adopted on a voice vote on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (2012-1830s), offered by Sen. Houde, was adopted on a voice vote on April 25, 2012, changing the text of the bill. On April 25, 2012 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 30, 2012 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate AM #1660s and #1830s (Rep Swinford)” on a voice vote. An enrolled bill amendment (2481e) was adopted on a voice vote on June 6, 2012. These correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on June 6, 2012 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2012-2481e) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 18, 2012, making it Chapter 228 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • March 1, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • August 18, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 1, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 7, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • September 27, 2011, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 4, 2011, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 6, 2011, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • October 20, 2011, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 204
  • April 5, 2012, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, LOB 101

Votes

  • January 4, 2012, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2682h — voice vote, passed
  • April 25, 2012, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1660s, 1830s — voice vote, passed
  • May 30, 2012, House: House Concurs with Senate AM #1660s and #1830s (Rep Swinford) — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 3/1/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Executive Session: 3/9/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • March 9, 2011: Retained in Committee
  • August 18, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 8/18/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • September 1, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/1/2011 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • September 7, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/7/2011 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • September 27, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 9/27/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 4, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/4/2011 1:00 PM LOB 204
  • October 6, 2011: Retained Bill - Subcommittee Work Session: 10/6/2011 11:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 20, 2011: Retained Bill - Executive Session: 10/20/2011 10:00 AM LOB 204
  • October 25, 2011: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2682h for Jan 4 (Vote 17-0; CC)
  • October 25, 2011: Proposed Committee Amendment #2011-2682h
  • January 4, 2012: Amendment #2682h Adopted, VV
  • January 4, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2682h: MA VV
  • February 8, 2012: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 5, 2012: Hearing: 4/5/12, Room 101, LOB, 1:00 p.m.; SC12
  • April 18, 2012: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2012-1660s, 4/25/12; SC16
  • April 25, 2012: Committee Amendment 1660s; AA, VV
  • April 25, 2012: Sen. Houde Floor Amendment #2012-1830s, AA, VV
  • April 25, 2012: Ought to Pass with Amendment 1660s, 1830s, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 30, 2012: House Concurs with Senate AM #1660s and #1830s (Rep Swinford): MA VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2481e Adopted, VV
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2012-2481e Adopted
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 6, 2012: Enrolled
  • June 18, 2012: Signed By Governor 06/18/2012; Effective 01/01/2013; Chapter 0228

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